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Oral Sex

Hi. I am Male .Today i get oral sex from a transgender.it was just for 1:30 min.And There was no blood in my penis.is this cause hiv .Should i Go to Doctor.I am very worried and crying all the day What i did .Pleas answer Me.....

Answer:

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry. From what we gather from the question, you were asking about the possibility of acquiring HIV after receiving oral sex. From the information given, this scenario is determined to be Negligible Risk (there are no evidence or no documented cases of transmission).

The scenario mentioned above does not meet the three components of the Transmission Equation. HIV is not transmitted through saliva, thus receiving oral sex does not provide direct access of an HIV-containing fluid to the bloodstream. With this in mind, it is still recommended that any oral sex be accompanied with a barrier, such as a condom or dental dam, to ensure no fluid exchange during the sexual act (1).

Recommendation: There are no evidence or no documented cases of transmission. Refer to a physician for more personalized answers.

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